Pep Guardiola launched an X-rated tirade against serial autograph hunters who targeted the Manchester City manager for signatures near his home.
The City boss has been leading his side's return to their usual title-winning form on the pitch after a dismal end to last year and is showing little patience for what the Spaniard evidently regards as nonsense.
A thrilling 8-0 win over League Two minnows Salford City in the FA Cup earned City easy passage through to the competition's fourth round with a trip to either Leyton Orient or Derby now waiting ahead.